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By Kelsey D. Atherton Apr 15, 2016

Technology

MIT’s Mini Cheetah Robot Has Happy Flapping Head

Cheetahs don't jump, they bounce

By Kelsey D. Atherton Feb 9, 2016

Animals

This Roach-Inspired Robot Crawls Even When Squished

The friendly, insect-like face of future rescue work

By Kelsey D. Atherton Dec 19, 2015

Aviation

Drone Borrows Bird’s Technique For Low Power Flight

Smooth flights for tiny robots

By Levi Sharpe Aug 5, 2015

Technology

Robotic Whiskers Could Help Robots Navigate Through Dark and Murky Environments

Here, robot, robot

By Levi Sharpe Jul 23, 2015

Environment

Nano-Sized Synthetic Coral Could Suck Up Ocean’s Pollutants

Absorbing more heavy metal than Scandinavia

By Levi Sharpe Jun 13, 2015

Science

Robots Are Using Dragonfly Eyes To Better Track Moving Objects

The tiny insects see in low-res, but are masters of motion tracking

By Carl Franzen May 29, 2015

Science

Watch MIT’s Robot Cheetah Jump Over Obstacles

Cat-like reflexes

By Kelsey D. Atherton Apr 30, 2015

Aviation

Hybrid Bird Drone Flaps Through The Sky

Robotic elegance

By Francie Diep Sep 22, 2014

Science

Mussels Inspire A Glue That Works Underwater

It's the strongest bio-inspired, waterproof adhesive yet.

By Francie Diep Sep 15, 2014

Technology

Fast-Running Robot Cheetah Let Off Its Leash

Not creepy at all.

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MIT’s Mini Cheetah Robot Has Happy Flapping Head

This Roach-Inspired Robot Crawls Even When Squished

Drone Borrows Bird’s Technique For Low Power Flight

Robotic Whiskers Could Help Robots Navigate Through Dark and Murky Environments

Nano-Sized Synthetic Coral Could Suck Up Ocean’s Pollutants

Robots Are Using Dragonfly Eyes To Better Track Moving Objects

Watch MIT’s Robot Cheetah Jump Over Obstacles

Hybrid Bird Drone Flaps Through The Sky

Mussels Inspire A Glue That Works Underwater

Fast-Running Robot Cheetah Let Off Its Leash